FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Albion Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Albion Small Business Loans
Albion unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Albion Business Loans
What is the Larger Albion Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been 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) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every business use, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets and can include registration on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of $250K or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply at quality company times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour if you make your application during normal business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables for determining how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business has been operating, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loans specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner uses assets they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.