FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Elizabeth Park Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Elizabeth Park Small Business Loans
Elizabeth Park unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Elizabeth Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Elizabeth Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with 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.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including company improvements, purchasing 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 for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan 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) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, 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 and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you apply within standard business time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply at standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements that determine the well-being for your business and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to assess the health of the business and the level of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been operating for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans specialists. The professionals will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and secure 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 make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner makes use of assets they own to make the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.