FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Elizabeth Downs Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Elizabeth Downs Small Business Loans
Elizabeth Downs unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 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 an traditional business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Elizabeth Downs Business Loans
What is the Larger Elizabeth Downs Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might 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 you answering some financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
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 at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth 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 you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply at quality business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application at normal business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects to determine the well-being for your company and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess the well-being of your business and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for the business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been running, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged 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 choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company loan professionals. The professionals will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and a vital element 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner uses assets they own to secure the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required before you can access the money However, we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.