FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Albanvale Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Albanvale Small Business Loans
Albanvale unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Albanvale Business Loans
What is the Larger Albanvale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be 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) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost all company use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification 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 well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you apply in standard company timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements in order to assess your health of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine your health that is your company and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the business has been running for, whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business lending experts. We will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital part of our relationship 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 and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner makes use of an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.