FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Ellen Grove Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Ellen Grove Small Business Loans
Ellen Grove unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About 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 range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business use, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets and can be registered through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply at quality business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables to determine your well-being of the business and the level of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine your well-being that is your company and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been running, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s not any 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 can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company lending specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner uses assets they own to get a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.