FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Enfield Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Enfield Small Business Loans
Enfield unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Enfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Enfield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost all company reason, such as company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you make your application in quality business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application within normal business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the 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. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors that determine how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the health of your company and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the company is in operation as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company lending specialists. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect, 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 employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner borrows from assets they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.