FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Elizabeth South Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Elizabeth South Small Business Loans
Elizabeth South unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Elizabeth South Business Loans
What is the Larger Elizabeth South Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any company need, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets and can be registered on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (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 fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour if you submit your request within standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application within standard business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine your well-being of your company and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine the well-being of the company and the level of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the business is in operation, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and secure 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 secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.