FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Elizabeth Vale Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Elizabeth Vale Small Business Loans
Elizabeth Vale unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Elizabeth Vale Business Loans
What is the Larger Elizabeth Vale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made 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 determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business need, including business renovations, purchase of new 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 funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or registering 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 for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard company timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business time and allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors that determine how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company is in operation and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent 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 take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. They’ll provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and a vital 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 protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.