FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Elizabeth Vale Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Elizabeth Vale Small Business Loans
Elizabeth Vale unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About 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 growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all business need, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply 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)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you apply during standard company timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess the health of your company and the level of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine the well-being of your business and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating for, whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company credit professionals. The experts will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses an asset they own to get the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.