FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Elizabeth Park Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Elizabeth Park Small Business Loans
Elizabeth Park 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 is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Elizabeth Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Elizabeth Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every company need, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$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 to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in quality business hours and permit us to 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 can provide the decision in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request in standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the level of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been running, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending experts. They will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and a vital aspect 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner utilises the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.