FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Eltham North Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Eltham North Small Business Loans
Eltham North unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Eltham North Business Loans
What is the Larger Eltham North Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost any business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
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 gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for 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 quick and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply during quality business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour – provided you apply in normal business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors in order to assess the well-being of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to determine your well-being for your company and the level of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our business credit, we’ll 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. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been running as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loans specialists. We will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship 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 financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner utilises an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.