FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Elderslea Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Elderslea Small Business Loans
Elderslea unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Elderslea Business Loans
What is the Larger Elderslea Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost any company reason, such as company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have 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 trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application within normal business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors in order to assess your well-being that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess your well-being for your company and the level of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
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 decide to do this please call our helpful company loan experts. The professionals will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial part 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.