FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Elizabeth North Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Elizabeth North Small Business Loans
Elizabeth North unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Elizabeth North Business Loans
What is the Larger Elizabeth North Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined 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 the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets and can include registration with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in quality company times and let us utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you apply in normal business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors in order to assess what is the health of your company and the level of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been operating for, how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit professionals. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner borrows from an asset they own to make the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.