FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Enoggera Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Enoggera Small Business Loans
Enoggera unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Enoggera Business Loans
What is the Larger Enoggera 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 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request in quality company times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during normal business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects for determining what is the well-being that is your company and the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to request our business loan, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the company is in operation as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay 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 is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful company loan experts. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.