FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Altona North Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Altona North Small Business Loans
Altona North unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on 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 be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Altona North Business Loans
What is the Larger Altona North Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to 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 to fund almost all business use, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, 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 necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a 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 simple and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$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: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application within 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 statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables for determining what is the well-being of your business and the level of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to determine the health of the business and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for our business financing, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been running and whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans 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 cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan experts. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner makes use of assets they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.