FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Albany Creek Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Albany Creek Small Business Loans
Albany Creek unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Albany Creek Business Loans
What is the Larger Albany Creek Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to 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 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company 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 prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during quality business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer 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 circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors for determining what is the well-being for your business and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your health for your business and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly company lending experts. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, 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 sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.