FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Elizabeth Vale Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Elizabeth Vale Small Business Loans
Elizabeth Vale unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Elizabeth Vale Business Loans
What is the Larger Elizabeth Vale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost all company purpose including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in quality business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour – provided you make your application within standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements that determine your well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the well-being of the business and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the company is in operation as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful company credit experts. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner borrows from assets they own to secure the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.