FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Avondale Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Avondale Small Business Loans
Avondale unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Avondale Business Loans
What is the Larger Avondale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost any company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing 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 register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application within standard company time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables to determine the health that is your business and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company is in operation, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner borrows from an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.