FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Elizabeth Vale Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Elizabeth Vale Small Business Loans
Elizabeth Vale unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Elizabeth Vale Business Loans
What is the Larger Elizabeth Vale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business purpose including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or 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 necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a business 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from 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 up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within quality company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply at normal business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining the health of the business and the level of payments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess your well-being of the business and the level of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you request business loans with us business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company has been in operation and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, 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 get a cash loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business credit specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and an integral part 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner borrows from assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.