FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Elizabeth Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Elizabeth Small Business Loans
Elizabeth unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Elizabeth Business Loans
What is the Larger Elizabeth 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 fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all company use, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s 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 may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business 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 of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$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: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply at quality company times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application at standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements for determining how much we can lend you well-being for your company and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess the well-being of the company and the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you request business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company has been running for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful business lending experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with 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 protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.