FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Avalon Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Avalon Small Business Loans
Avalon unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Avalon Business Loans
What is the Larger Avalon Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every company need, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, 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 credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application within standard business times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during normal business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects to determine the well-being of your business and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for the business loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been running as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loan experts. The experts will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. 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 principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner uses an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.