FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Ellerslie Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Ellerslie Small Business Loans
Ellerslie unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Ellerslie Business Loans
What is the Larger Ellerslie Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and 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 also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in quality company times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at normal business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you health of the business and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the level of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including 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 business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been running as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. 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 can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business credit professionals. The specialists will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship 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 commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses the assets they have to make a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required before you are able to access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.