FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Ellerslie Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Ellerslie Small Business Loans
Ellerslie unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Ellerslie Business Loans
What is the Larger Ellerslie Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $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 of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending 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 Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application in standard company time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – provided you apply during standard business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine your well-being of the company and the level of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess the health of your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request one of our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been running for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner uses assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security for a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.