FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Elsternwick Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Elsternwick Small Business Loans
Elsternwick unsecured loans offers amounts 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.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Elsternwick Business Loans
What is the Larger Elsternwick Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every company use, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a 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 quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within quality company time and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision within one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply during standard business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit 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 particular amount, we consider a variety of variables for determining the health for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess the well-being that is your company and the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you request the business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the business is in operation for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company loans specialists. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, 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 techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.