FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Ellis Lane Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Ellis Lane Small Business Loans
Ellis Lane unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 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?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Ellis Lane Business Loans
What is the Larger Ellis Lane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. It is necessary to 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for almost any business need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for 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 simple and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour if you apply during standard business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request in normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you health that is your business and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess the health of the business as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you request our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been operating for, whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront 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 cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner uses an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.