FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Altona Meadows Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Altona Meadows Small Business Loans
Altona Meadows unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Altona Meadows Business Loans
What is the Larger Altona Meadows Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost every company purpose including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets and can include registration through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of $250,000 or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (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. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in quality company time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you make your application within normal business time and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors in order to assess what is the health of the business and the level of payments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess your well-being for your company as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been operating, how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company credit specialists. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money however, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, you can get a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.