FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Ellerslie Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Ellerslie Small Business Loans
Ellerslie unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Ellerslie Business Loans
What is the Larger Ellerslie Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company purpose including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to apply for 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 well-being 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 receive could have different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and 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 three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at quality business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 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 circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements in order to assess the well-being of your business and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess the well-being for your business as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request the company loan, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been running for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company credit professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial part 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 personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.