FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Enfield Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Enfield Small Business Loans
Enfield unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Enfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Enfield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every company need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during quality business hours and let us utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at normal business times and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements in order to assess what is the well-being of your company and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to assess the well-being that is your company and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, 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 can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is a crucial aspect 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 sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.