FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Abbotsford Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Abbotsford Small Business Loans
Abbotsford unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Abbotsford Business Loans
What is the Larger Abbotsford Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 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 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every company need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, 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 needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request at quality business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour – provided you make your application within standard business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables that determine the health of the business and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine your well-being of the business and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you request one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is 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 determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company has been running for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loan experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner uses an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required before you are able to access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.