FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Elizabeth Downs Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Elizabeth Downs Small Business Loans
Elizabeth Downs unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Elizabeth Downs Business Loans
What is the Larger Elizabeth Downs 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 term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within normal business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors for determining what is the health that is your business and the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine your well-being of your business and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with 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 without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company lending specialists. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral part 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 sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from assets they own to get the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.