FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Albanvale Small Business Loans
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Albanvale unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Albanvale Business Loans
What is the Larger Albanvale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every company use, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250K it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business 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 of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply in standard company time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour if you submit your request during standard business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects to determine the health of the business and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you request the business credit, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company has been operating, whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
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. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business lending professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify 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)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure 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’s a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.