FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Englorie Park Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Englorie Park Small Business Loans
Englorie Park unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Englorie Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Englorie Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to be 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) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business use, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during quality business hours and let us utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements in order to assess your well-being for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess your well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company has been in operation and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company credit professionals. They’ll offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner uses an asset they own to make the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer 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 the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.