FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Albany Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Albany Small Business Loans
Albany unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the 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 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have 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 Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you apply at quality company timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during normal business hours and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess what is the well-being of your business and the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine the well-being for your company and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the business loan, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been operating, whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loans professionals. We will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner utilises the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.