FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Albion Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Albion Small Business Loans
Albion unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Albion Business Loans
What is the Larger Albion Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help 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 depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost any company use, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay 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 that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request at quality business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during standard business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors that determine your health of your company and the level of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess your health of your business and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been operating as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loan specialists. We will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial part 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 sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner borrows from assets they own to get the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.