FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Enfield Small Business Loans
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Enfield unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application for the 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 reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Enfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Enfield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. 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 to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment 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 responsible if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request in standard company time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within normal business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information 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 offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine your well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company has been operating for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.