FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Altona Meadows Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Altona Meadows Small Business Loans
Altona Meadows unsecured loans provides 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 the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Altona Meadows Business Loans
What is the Larger Altona Meadows Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used for almost every business need, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within quality company timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you make your application during normal business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 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 particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine the well-being of the company and the extent of payments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to assess the well-being of your company and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been running as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company loan professionals. The professionals will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.