FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Abbotsford Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Abbotsford Small Business Loans
Abbotsford unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Abbotsford Business Loans
What is the Larger Abbotsford Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must 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 minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for nearly all business need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a 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 quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in quality company times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank 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 usually offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request at normal business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements for determining how much we can lend you well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you request our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been running for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company lending professionals. We will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required before you are able to access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.