FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Elwood Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Elwood Small Business Loans
Elwood unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Elwood Business Loans
What is the Larger Elwood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as 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 necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives 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 offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application during quality company hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer an answer in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload 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 in just one hour, provided you apply during standard business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors for determining the health of your company as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been operating for, whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loans professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money However, we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.