FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Eltham Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Eltham Small Business Loans
Eltham unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Eltham Business Loans
What is the Larger Eltham Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The 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 that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every company need, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for 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 fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard company times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements for determining how much we can lend you well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request the business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business loan experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial aspect 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 sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner uses assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.