FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about 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 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Eltham Business Loans
What is the Larger Eltham Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within quality company times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply during standard business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables that determine the well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the health for your business and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been running and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent 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 do decide to do this please contact our helpful company credit experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.