FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Elizabeth South Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Elizabeth South Small Business Loans
Elizabeth South unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
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. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for 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 simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply in standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in as little as an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request during standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard 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’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors for determining what is the health of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine your well-being of your business as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loans professionals. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.