FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About 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 per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, 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.
About larger Enfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Enfield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, 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 twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and 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 submit your request within quality business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you make your application in standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects that determine what is the well-being of the business and the level of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you request the company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been running for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business credit professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even 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 sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money however, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.