FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Elizabeth North Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Elizabeth North Small Business Loans
Elizabeth North unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Elizabeth North Business Loans
What is the Larger Elizabeth North Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
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?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost every company need, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the 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 easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour if you make your application within normal business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 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 on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors that determine your health for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the level of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request our business loan, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business loans experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.