FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Elizabeth Vale Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Elizabeth Vale Small Business Loans
Elizabeth Vale 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 daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Elizabeth Vale Business Loans
What is the Larger Elizabeth Vale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost every business use, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
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 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as 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 or more) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application at quality company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision within just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects to determine your health for your business and the extent of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to assess your well-being for your business and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been running as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company lending specialists. The specialists will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.