FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Elizabeth Park Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Elizabeth Park Small Business Loans
Elizabeth Park unsecured loans offers 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.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Elizabeth Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Elizabeth Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost every company use, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as 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 needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the 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. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application in standard company timings and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request in normal business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess your health of your company and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any 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, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been operating, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated 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% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending specialists. The professionals will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.