FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Ellerslie Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Ellerslie Small Business Loans
Ellerslie unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Ellerslie Business Loans
What is the Larger Ellerslie Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan is a great option for almost every business purpose including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$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 to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you apply in quality company hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in normal business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables that determine the well-being of your company and the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your health that is your business and the extent of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also 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 be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan professionals. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.