FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Elizabeth East Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Elizabeth East Small Business Loans
Elizabeth East unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Elizabeth East Business Loans
What is the Larger Elizabeth East Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (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 quick and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply at quality business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application within standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables in order to assess the well-being for your business and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess your well-being of the company and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request our company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. The professionals will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information 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 a company owner makes use of assets they own to get the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.