FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Alfriston Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Alfriston Small Business Loans
Alfriston unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Alfriston Business Loans
What is the Larger Alfriston Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all business use, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you apply during quality business time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour – provided you apply at standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors that determine how much we can lend you well-being of the company and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to assess your well-being that is your business and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. The professionals will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner utilises assets they own to make the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required before you can access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.