FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Albert Park Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Albert Park Small Business Loans
Albert Park unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Albert Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Albert Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 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.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly all company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own 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 three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application at standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour if you make your application at standard business time and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine the well-being of your company and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been running for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loans professionals. They will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately 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 the business owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.