FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Albert Park Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Albert Park Small Business Loans
Albert Park unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Albert Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Albert Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
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 amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business use, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registering this through 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 stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at standard company hours and permit us to use 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 the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application at normal business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables for determining the well-being of the company as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine your health of your company and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business has been running for, how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loan specialists. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential 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 protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.