FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Elizabeth Vale Small Business Loans
Let me know more about 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 and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Elizabeth Vale Business Loans
What is the Larger Elizabeth Vale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost every business purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
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 goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within standard company times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour – provided you make your application at normal business time and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining your well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess your well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for the business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been running and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loans specialists. The professionals will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and is an essential part 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 personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.