FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Ethelton Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Ethelton Small Business Loans
Ethelton 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 which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Ethelton Business Loans
What is the Larger Ethelton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for almost any business use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run 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 priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during standard company time and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply at normal business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors for determining how much we can lend you well-being that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine your health of your business as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our company credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation for, how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as 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 the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful business lending experts. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner makes use of assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.