FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Ethelton Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Ethelton Small Business Loans
Ethelton unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Ethelton Business Loans
What is the Larger Ethelton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business use, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during standard company timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements for determining what is the well-being of your business as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the level of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for our company financing, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be 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 in operation and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loan professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part 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 protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.