FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Elanora Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Elanora Small Business Loans
Elanora unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Elanora Business Loans
What is the Larger Elanora Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove 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 reason, such as company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets and can be registered in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to repay 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 that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour if you make your application within standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply at standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables in order to assess what is the well-being of your business and the level of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine your well-being of your company and the level of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been operating, how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost 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 proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful company loan experts. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure 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 need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.