FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Elanora Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Elanora Small Business Loans
Elanora unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Elanora Business Loans
What is the Larger Elanora Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
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?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business reason, such as company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as 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 accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
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 registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application during quality company time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in standard business time and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors in order to assess what is the well-being for your business and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to assess the well-being of the company as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for the company loan, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. The professionals will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner makes use of the assets they have to make a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.