FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Avondale Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Avondale Small Business Loans
Avondale unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Avondale Business Loans
What is the Larger Avondale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous 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 in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application at standard company hours and let us utilise the advanced 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 an answer within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you apply in standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive 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 effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables that determine the health that is your company and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine the well-being that is your business and the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been running, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated 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 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit experts. They will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
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. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital 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 protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner makes use of an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required before you can access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.