FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Albany Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Albany Small Business Loans
Albany unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $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 what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Albany Business Loans
What is the Larger Albany Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every company use, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or the registration of 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 business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for 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 quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also 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: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during quality company timings and 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 bank statements we can offer the decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply in normal business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess your health of the business and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to assess the health of your business and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been operating and how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required 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 make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loans professionals. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral 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 sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.