FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Elizabeth Grove Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Elizabeth Grove Small Business Loans
Elizabeth Grove 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 which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Elizabeth Grove Business Loans
What is the Larger Elizabeth Grove Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 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 application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus 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 and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you apply at standard company time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with 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 particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply at standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors for determining the well-being of the business and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine the well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been running as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. The professionals will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may 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.
Should I require security to get an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.