FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Annerley Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Annerley Small Business Loans
Annerley unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Annerley Business Loans
What is the Larger Annerley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
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 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost all business reason, such as company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply in standard company time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects for determining how much we can lend you health that is your company and the extent of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you request our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company is in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loan experts. The professionals 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 date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner uses the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money However, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.