FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Avondale Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the 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 per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, 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 loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable 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 records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (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 simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you make your application in standard company hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request within standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to provide you with a 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, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements to determine the well-being of the business and the level of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess your health that is your business and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the company is in operation for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take 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 choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful company loan experts. The experts will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect 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 techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.