FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Altona Meadows Small Business Loans
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Altona Meadows unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly 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 virtually any business purpose including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning 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 business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to 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 of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour if you make your application during standard business times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – provided you apply within normal business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors that determine the health for your company and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to determine the health that is your company and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been operating and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company credit specialists. They will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner uses the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.