FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Altona North Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Altona North Small Business Loans
Altona North unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Altona North Business Loans
What is the Larger Altona North Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial 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 usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request within standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you make your application in normal business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors that determine your health of your business and the level of payments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to assess your well-being of your business and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you request our business loans, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been running for, whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business loans specialists. They will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.