FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Albion Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Albion Small Business Loans
Albion unsecured loans offers amounts 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.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Albion Business Loans
What is the Larger Albion Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost all business need, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable 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 registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business 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 worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply during standard business hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request in standard business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables for determining your well-being of your company and the extent of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been operating, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.