FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Elizabeth South Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Elizabeth South Small Business Loans
Elizabeth South unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Elizabeth South Business Loans
What is the Larger Elizabeth South Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost all company need, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is 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 an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (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 process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply in standard business timings and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine your well-being for your business and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up 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 repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loan experts. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.