FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Eltham Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Eltham Small Business Loans
Eltham unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About 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 company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost every company need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the 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 simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan 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 to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in quality business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business times and permit us to utilise 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 provide the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors in order to assess what is the health of the company and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine the health that is 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 of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit professionals. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential part 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 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.