FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Ethelton Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Ethelton Small Business Loans
Ethelton unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Ethelton Business Loans
What is the Larger Ethelton 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 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all business purpose including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply in quality company times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application within normal business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide the decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to determine your health that is your business and the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request the company credit, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been running as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. The specialists will offer you with details on 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, plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital 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 secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to get a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.