FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Elizabeth Downs Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Elizabeth Downs Small Business Loans
Elizabeth Downs unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Elizabeth Downs Business Loans
What is the Larger Elizabeth Downs Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. 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 demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
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 over assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business 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’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (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 loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within quality company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply at standard business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you request the company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been running for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding 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 get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no 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 choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company credit professionals. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner utilises an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security for an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.