FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Elizabeth Vale Small Business Loans
Let me know 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 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Elizabeth Vale Business Loans
What is the Larger Elizabeth Vale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business purpose including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets and can include registration in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply at standard company time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply at normal business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine your well-being that is your business as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for the company loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront 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. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful business credit specialists. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally there is personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.