FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Ellerslie Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Ellerslie Small Business Loans
Ellerslie unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Ellerslie Business Loans
What is the Larger Ellerslie Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost any company need, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing 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 register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (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 simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year 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 usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application in quality business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you apply in normal business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine what is the health of the company and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine your well-being for your company and the level of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for the company loans, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the company is in operation for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business lending experts. They will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from an asset they own to get a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.