FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Ellenbrook Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Ellenbrook Small Business Loans
Ellenbrook unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get your 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 reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Ellenbrook Business Loans
What is the Larger Ellenbrook Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all company purpose including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the legal claim to 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 $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and 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 you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in quality business time and allow 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 banking statement, we’ll provide a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application in normal business timings and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables in order to assess what is the well-being of the company and the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine your well-being of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for our business loan, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been operating for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company credit experts. The professionals will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner makes use of assets they own to make a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.