FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Elizabeth Downs Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Elizabeth Downs Small Business Loans
Elizabeth Downs unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Elizabeth Downs Business Loans
What is the Larger Elizabeth Downs Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used for almost every company use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer 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 over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application at standard company times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you apply at standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables for determining how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to assess your health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with 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 earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful business credit experts. The experts will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner utilises assets they own to make a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.