FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Albert Park Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Albert Park Small Business Loans
Albert Park unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Albert Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Albert Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business purpose including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within quality business time 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 can provide an answer within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application in normal business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables for determining how much we can lend you well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine your well-being that is your business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for the business loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been running, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or 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 choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company credit specialists. They will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner uses an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.