FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Albion Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Albion Small Business Loans
Albion unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Albion Business Loans
What is the Larger Albion Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply at standard company timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour if you make your application in normal business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements for determining how much we can lend you health of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you request the business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been operating as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful business lending experts. The specialists will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.