FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Eltham Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Eltham Small Business Loans
Eltham unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning 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 growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business purpose including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour if you apply during normal business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements to determine what is the well-being that is your company and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess the health of your business and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company has been in operation for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business credit professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.